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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1931

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19 Candidates

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

It is a fine thing to see such a large field of starters offering their services for the Coonabarabran P.P. Board. The result will be…

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No Formal Abdication Alfonso Awaits General Election Royal Party for London Sectional Strike Against Republican Leaders . LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 1

According to reports from usually well-informed quarters, it appears that ex-King Alfonso of Spain did not formally abdicate. It is said he was actuated by the belief that the forthcoming, elections could be conducted more perfectly if he withdrew; and…

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Early Election Anticipated Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

An early election is anticipated as a result of the action of the Senate in rejecting the fiduciary not issue bill…

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Hopes for Recall Exiled King of Spain Waiting for June Elections Unrest in Madrid MARSEILLES

National Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 4

"Believe me more courage was needed to do what I have done than to read a cavalry charge," said ex-King Alfonso when he entered the train…

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P.p. Board Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 4

Ratepayers in the Coonabarabran P.P. Board district are reminded that ballot papers in connection with the approaching election must…

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Preparing for Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 3

A Coonabarabran message reads: In response to a number of requests that he submit his name for selection to contest the Gwydir…

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Annandale Seat Four Candidates Why Three Fight Hopeless Battle Poll Cost £600 SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 2

Although the National Association decided not to nominate any candidate for the Annandale by-election, the ex-Labor member. Mr…

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Enginemen for Scullin a Unanimous Decision a Far-reaching Result Lang Plan Rejected Mr. Chifley, Official Labor Candidate for Macquarie Sydney Sunday

National Advocate · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 2

The Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, representig 14,000 members, unanimously decided at a meeting at the…

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Federal Political Turmoil. Early Election Certain. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 3

Mr. Latham and Mr. Lyons both consider that an early election is necessary, and it would be calamitous…

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Loughlin as Candidate. SYDNEY, Sunday Night

Leader · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 2

Mr. P. F. Loughlin bas announced his Intention of standing for the Calare sent as a candidate In Mr. Lyons’ interest…

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Not Before July a Federal Election Senate's Grave Responsibility Rejection of Fiduciary Bill Statement by Mr. Scullin Are the Banks Politically Biassed? CANBERRA

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

Those who voted against the fiduciary note issue bill in the Senate assumed a great responsibility. They have rejected the only means available…

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Federal Parliament Huge Sums for Pensions Canberra

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 2

Replying to Mr. Killen in the House of Representatives to-day the Treasurer, Mr. Theodore, said that the total estimated expenditure for…

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The Elections [?]

Leader · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 6

There to expectation here (writes a Sydney correspondent) that the Federal and State elections will [?] That [?] a belief that the…

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Country Party Candidates for Elections

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 16

At an informal meeting of supporters of the Country Part, held on the afternoon of the 18th inst., Mr. R. G. Norris, of Morven…

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Interest on War Loans Special Tax Proposed Bill Before Federal Parliament Canberra

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

A bill toamend the Income Tax Amendment Act to provide for a special tax of 3/6 in the £ on incomes from certain Government stocks and…

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Panicky References in Federal Parliament Deplored by Mr. Scullin Prime Minister's Assurance. CANBERRA

National Advocate · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 2

When the House of Representatives met to-day Mr. Latham sought to obtain an authentic statement from the Prime Minister, Mr. Scullin. He…

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P.p. Board Dubbo Election

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 April 1931 · page 3

The result of the election of directors of the Pastures Protection Board resulted in the old Board being re-elected. The district was…

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Wants Parliament Dissolved. DENILIQUIN

Leader · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

A meeting of [?]sens called by the Mayor to consider the action of the closing of the Government Savings Bank, decided to inform the Governor…

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N.Z. Unemployed Scene at Parliament House Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

A number of unemployed marched to Parliament House to-day and when the police attempted to eject them from the grounds there was a fierce…

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Stolen Cables Statement in Federal Parliament Denial by Mr. Lyons CANBERRA

National Advocate · Friday 24 April 1931 · page 2

In the House of Representatives this afternoon the Attorney General, Mr. Brennan, told members that as result of his investigations into the…

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